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Milk Thistle Extract 150 mg

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What the Evidence Says

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Milk thistle extract contains silymarin, which is researched for its potential to support liver function and protect hepatocytes. Evidence for these effects is generally considered limited to moderate across human clinical trials. This specific formulation is associated with a high safety profile.

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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
200
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)

Other Ingredients

Rice Flour Gelatin Magnesium Stearate
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Directions for Use

Directions As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Pregnant or lactating women, those with diabetes, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consul with a licensed physician and/or a pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Standardized to 80% Silymarin

What is Milk Thistle? Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region and indigenous to western and central Europe. It's been used to support health for more than 2,000 years. Milk Thistle seeds contain an antioxidant flavonoid complex known as silymarin.

What are the key benefits of Vitacost Milk Thistle extract - standardized? Promotes healthy liver function. Powerful antioxidant that can help protect healthy cells from free radical damage.

Vitacost Milk Thistle extract - standardized is a targeted wellness solution - just for you.

Provides 150 mg of milk thistle extract per 1-capsule serving Standardized to 80% flavonoids as silymarin, the active ingredient

Free of Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, fish, soy, gluten, titanium dioxide.

Additional Information

Vitacost Milk Thistle extract - standardized description A powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy liver function.

Contains 200 servings per bottle

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Keep dry and at room temperature (59(0)-86(0)F [15(0)-30(0)C]).

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Product Details

UPC / SKU8 44197 01649 5
DSLD Entry Date2019-11-21
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID207714
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

69
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
34
Meta Analysis
26
Systematic Review
5
Rct
3
Clinical Trial
1
Openfda Safety
A Silymarin for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
B Evaluation of the effect of herbal agents as management of radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS 2024 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy of different interventions for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis of lifestyle modifications, silymarin, and medications
Meta Analysis Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition 2025 PubMed DOI
B Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2007 PubMed
B Pharmacotherapy for trichotillomania
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
B Effects berberine-silymarin on liver enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2022 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine combined with Silibinin on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Meta Analysis Medicine 2024 PubMed DOI
B Are alterations needed in Silybum marianum (Silymarin) administration practices? A novel outlook and meta-analysis on randomized trials targeting liver injury
Meta Analysis BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2025 PubMed DOI
B The therapeutic effects of silymarin for patients with glucose/lipid metabolic dysfunction: A meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Medicine 2020 PubMed DOI
B Administration of silymarin in NAFLD/NASH: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Annals of hepatology 2024 PubMed DOI
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